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By late morning, the Salem Fire Department said about 11,000 people in town were without power. They said that number could change as people wake up and find additional damage outside.

Fire officials said they responded overnight to 80 calls for everything from downed limbs to car crashes.

"If they see any wire that's down, stay away from it," Assistant Chief Larry Best said. "Give police or fire a call, and we'll come out and evaluate it. We'll follow up with Liberty Utilities if we need to."

Liberty Utilities officials said 17 crews are working around the clock until power is restored.

"Basically, the main thing we're seeing is tree branches," said John Shore, of Liberty Utilities. "This heavy, wet snow realy is clinging to the branches and brought a lot of branches and trees down. It's taking down our wires, and it's really created quite a mess."

Red Cross officials said a shelter will open at 7 p.m. at the Ingram Senior Center in Salem for anyone who has lost power.

Fire officials also urged residents take proper precautions when using generators. Keep them outside and well away from the home when in use.

In Pelham, more than 98 percent of the town was left without power. More than a dozen roads were closed in the town, including Poplar Hill Road, Drummer Road, Gladys Road, Eddy Lane, Tallant At Windham, Honor Roll, Hearthstone, Timber Lane, Birch Lane, St. Margaret's at Surrey, Lincoln Street, Brandy Lane, Brookview at Windham Road, Clydesdale Road and Garland Road.